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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.19, 173.83 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.19, 173.83 and 107.46 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.19 : 173.83 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.19/173.83 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.19x = 173.83 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.19x = 18,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,679.05/126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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